House Bill 876 - Vaccination Private Choice Protection Act

• Prohibits public health authorities from requiring COVID-19 vaccination if medically contraindicated or against individual's religious or philosophical beliefs; applies to minors based on parent/guardian beliefs.

• Bans state and political subdivisions from issuing vaccine passports or standardized vaccination documentation; allows only CDC vaccination record cards issued by vaccine administrators.

• Prohibits employers from inquiring about, requiring, or discriminating against employees regarding emergency-use-authorized vaccines; employees may sue for back pay, damages, punitive damages, and attorney fees.

• Prohibits vaccine mandates by schools, child care facilities, colleges, and universities; establishes philosophical exemption without requiring written statements of beliefs.

• Restricts vaccine mandates in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities for patients, residents, physicians, and medical residents; prohibits discrimination in public accommodations and insurance based on vaccination status.